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Christine Green
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Christine Green
Justice for Christine Green — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Christine's behavior change? Was she truly afraid to come home due to pregnancy concerns as suspected at the time?
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evidence
Lead #2Medical vulnerability: Christine had her left kidney removed in July 1984 and required medication if she developed a fever. Would a medical emergency have prevented her from contacting family?
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witness
Lead #3Who saw Christine after she left home at 8 AM on April 23, 1985? Were there any sightings along her route to school?
Christine Green, a 16-year-old girl, disappeared on April 23, 1985, while walking to school in Philadelphia and never returned home. She was a reliable teenager who always came home on time and would call if delayed, making her sudden absence highly unusual. The case remains unsolved, and investigators have considered various circumstances including possible pregnancy fears and her recent kidney removal surgery, which required careful medical monitoring.
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Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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contact
Lead #4Did Christine have any undisclosed relationships or contacts that might explain her disappearance?
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location
Lead #5What was Christine's exact school location and the route she typically took? Were there any dangerous areas along the way?
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NamUs case MP8588. Missing person: Christine Green.
Last known contact: 1985-04-23 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: On 04-23-1985, Christine left her home to walk to school at 8AM and never returned home.
Christine had never been reported missing before this incident. She always came home on time and if she was going to be late she would call home.
Christine had her left kidney removed in July of 1984. If she were to develop a fever she would have been in need of medication.
It was also speculation at the time that Christine may have been afraid to come home beccause she was pregnant. Demographics: 16 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 90 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: When last seen, Christine was wearing a pink blouse, a blue vest,and jeans.; Footwear: Black shoes.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 85-12-024179 | 1985-04-23.
Timeline of Events
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1985-04-23
08:00Christine leaves home for school
16-year-old Christine Green left her home at 8 AM to walk to school and never returned home or made contact.
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Case Information
Incident:April 23, 1985 at 8:00 AM
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 23, 1985 at 8:00 AM
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
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